Reviews of a book by William Robert West, "Unconditional Immortality Or
Resurrection Of The Dead” ISBN 978-1-4497-1503-8

A review at:
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“THIS IS ONE HOT BOOK.
YOU MUST SEE IT. It's a goldmine. A very moving study with detailed and
convincing arguments. If you read just one book on the resurrection, this is
the only one to read. It is well documented and very hard for even the most
died-in-the-wool skeptic to refute.” R. Whiteside

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful: Customer
Reviews: Average Rating: is 5 out of 5 rated it 5 star

A
reviewer, Bill Greene: “The Best Book on the Resurrection”

A
reviewer: “If you buy just one book on the resurrection, this.is the only
one to buy. If you have many, as I do, and do not have this one, you need
it. This book is head and shoulders above all the many others I have.”

A
reviewer, someone who reads a lot of books: “After reading this book the
Bible makes so much more sense, now. It doesn't contradict itself. I read
the Bible now and feel like I know exactly what it is saying. It is more
fluid. It is so much more easy to understand. Much of the confusion is
gone.

A
reviewer: “The best book on immortality I have seen.”

A reviewer: “If this book dose not
become a best seller it will be an injustice. I have read everything I can
find on this subject and I place this at the top. His discourse of forever
in chapter seven is worth the price of the book, and the discourse on soul
in chapter one is without an equal.

Customer Review

In depth study, intelligently
presented with scripture, July 10, 2010 By Cherie
Sumner

I have bought several copies of this
book, to use for study and as gifts. It is the most complete book I have
found that gives proofs revealing that the immortal soul theory is
impossible. Instead, it points out the better message the gospel
teaches.....of resurrection and immortality at Christ's return....a gift to
receive at that time, not something inherent at birth that humanity already
contains. It has very in depth explanations using many scriptures to lay out
a clear conclusion. For any one who wants to understand God's real glorious
plan for humanity, this book will open your eyes to the truth and make you
question so many "traditional" beliefs that just aren't backed up
by scripture. It really makes you think and sort things out for yourself,
without a certain denomination's influence or religious beliefs, other than
the bible's own words, laying out God's plan. It changed forever my
foundational beliefs about Christianity, and also gave me a drawing respect
to God like never before. I find its information irrefutable to ignore. I
hope it will help others seek out for themselves the "real" story
of what it means to be immortal. For now, God only has that gift, and it will
be shared later through Jesus. Highly recommend!

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This is at: http://tobelikechrististobeachristian.webs.com/apps/links/

This is a very long article about souls, spirit, hell,
resurrection, and (mis)translations in the Bible, by William Robert West.
This is a must read for Christians!

An e-mail sent to me

“Samuel Dawson and I
corresponded about his essay on hell that he has online. When I read it I was
stunned, and started studying the topic of hell for myself. I wrote him once
and mentioned that I was beginning to see that the doctrine of the immortality
of the soul and hell were linked and that I could not find the doctrine of an
immortal soul in the Scriptures. A little while later, he wrote me and told me
I needed to get a copy of your book. He sent me the table of contents and I was
hooked. I immediately ordered a copy. I read it online until my copy arrived.
What I read both excited me and surprised me. I was so surprised to learn that
the Hebrew word, nephesh was used of animals in the first chapter of Genesis.

I also got angry
about the way that is hidden by the translators!

I have tried to
talk with people about all I have learned and I get nowhere. In fact, I have
been told I shouldn't ever teach this to anyone. I have been in an email
discussion with one lady recently. She agreed to discuss it because she says it
is a dangerous doctrine and she hopes to show me where I am in error. The one
thing she constantly tells me is that Christ did not 'go out of existence when
he died, but went to Paradise. I have tried to explain that death is compared
to being asleep and that we don't go out of existence because God is still
aware of each one of us, but we do cease to live, death being the opposite of
life. She replied that Christ could not have died because God cannot die. She
has said that to believe that more than Christ's body died is to deny His
Deity. I have read some of Barton Stone's writings and I know he also believed
that only Christ's body could have died. I do see the dilemma here. God cannot
die...Christ is God, thus only Christ's body could have died. I am having
trouble understanding this, but I don't think this would prove man is born with
an immortal soul that cannot die or prove torment in 'hell'. We are mortal. The
Scriptures teach that we are seeking immortality. I hope you don't mind sharing
your thoughts with me on this. I know you bring out in your book that Christ's
death was real, that He was not just as alive in those 3 days as He was before
death, but you did not touch upon the thought that"God cannot die." Can you help
me understand this better, please?

Thank you
for writing your book. Thank you for your courage!! My oldest son is 15 and
wants to be a preacher and does preach now when he is given an opportunity. He
read some of Samuel Dawson's essay (I didn't know it at the time) and started
studying on his own. He came to me and told me he doesn't believe eternal
torment is taught in Scripture. He has also read your book. He is so convinced
that when I start to question that we must be wrong because so few believe it,
he just looks at me and shakes his head.He spends a good amount of time studying his Bible.He is a very serious young man.He is young and ready to
take on the world...he even told one of our deacons what he had learned and was
told he better not preach it if he wanted to be accepted in the brotherhood. My
son told him he had to preach the truth.My son preaches about the second death.He makes statements about only the
righteous are promised eternal life and does not preach torment in hell.He has not at this time tackled
the subject head on in a sermon, but I am sure he will one day as he gets older
and gains even more confidence.

I felt
like you. When I let go of this terrible doctrine, I felt such a surge of love
for God of the Bible that I can't describe it...I just kept praising His name
and crying.

I am
reading your book on the rapture online right now. It is also very good. I hope
it will be available for purchase soon. I can't believe all the work you have
put into placing both your books online!! Thank you!

Thank you
again for all your studying, for sharing what you have learned and for your
great courage. I thank God for you!

May God
bless you and your work to His glory.”

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Where are you
from: Rhode Island

Homepage name:
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How good do you
think this site is: Well Done!!!

Comments: I
bought your book, The Resurrection And Immortality. Amen and Amen to everything
you wrote!!! Please, email me. I'm very much interested in talking to you about
your book, The Resurrection And Immortality.

Where are your
from? TN

Homepage name:

Homepage URL:

Reference: Word
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Comments:
Samuel Dawson told me about your material. I ordered your book immediately and
when it arrived I couldn't put it down. May the LORD bless you and continue to
use you to show others the true nature of the God that we serve!!!! Thank you
so much for the courage that you have to speak out against man's tradition.

Where are your
from? Indiana

Homepage name:

Homepage URL:

Reference: Net
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How good do you
think this site is: Well Done!!!

Comments: Great
work!! I had believed and preached the traditional view of 'hell' for 20 years.
I am deeply sorry now as I see God will indeed destroy all the wicked on Judgment
day, not torture them forever. (Matthew 10:28)

I wish every
seminary student would read this book. It is an airtight case.

Thankfully,
many evangelicals are coming to understand the scriptural truth of
"Conditional Immortality." Only believers will become immortal.
Hallelujah!

God bless you!

Where are your
from?

Reference: Just
Surfed On It!

How good do you
think this site is: No comments

Comments:
Thanks for your work this very important subjects of soul & spirit, hell
& grave. This has been a great help.

Where are you
from? Sydney Australia

Reference: Just
Surfed On It!

How good do you
think this site is: Well Done!!!

Comments: I
cannot believe that there are Christians out there who know what the Bible
teaches about Hell! This essay is a breath of fresh air. I commend you for
weeding out the Roman Catholic ideologies that plague the modern Church and
turn its followers into fearful, judge mental excuses for
"Christians". Congratulations and may the light of truth spread
quickly

Where are you
from? Oklahoma

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Comments:
Thanks. I accepted Christ a few months ago. What an awesome experience the
first few weeks were! Then came visions of the majority of mankind being thrown
alive into a pit of fire, where they would scream and whither for eternity. I
saw faces of people I loved, people I knew- burning, withering, screaming in
pain! I was in terrific fear, fighting back "God, why??"" So, I
prayed, "Let me understand, Lord, for I do not want to question your
righteous judgment!" But peace did not come. I was so shaken that I had to
get therapy and prescription medication. I then noticed all the times the Bible
used the word "perish," "destroy," "everlasting
destruction," "death," and plus something in me telling me that
a God who is love would never do this - Your website has brought me peace. I
prayed for discernment, and I have it now.

Thanks.

Where are you
from? Chipley, Florida, currently

Reference: Word
of Mouth

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think this site is: No comments

Comments: Hi. I
have a lot of exchanges with Sam Dawson and he recently pointed me towards some
of your material. Thanks! I strangely look forward to your upsetting my
comfortable world of spiritual preconceptions.

Take care. Wish
you well in the Lord.

Where are you
from? Cleveland, GA

Reference: Just
Surfed On It!

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Comments: I
have been reading your material recently, and appreciate the depth of your
study on the subject. I have many pages of notes from my study over the past
few years, many of which coincide with yours. There is one thought that the
Lord impressed upon me that I have not yet come across in your writings. The
doctrine of eternal punishment in hell perverts the gospel message by
invalidating the death of Jesus on the cross. If the wages of sin is death,
then He perfectly paid the penalty for the sins of the world, but if burning
for eternity in hell is the wages of sin, then He would have to pay that
penalty by burning forever in our place. If a criminal is sentenced to a $500
fine, and someone agrees to pay his penalty, that person must pay the $500, and
if the sentence is 10 years in prison, the person must spend 10 years in prison
in the place of the criminal, and if the criminal is sentenced to death, the
person must die in his place. God is a just God, and He would not require a
sacrifice that is not equal to the punishment he has decreed for the sin of
mankind. To say that Jesus died on the cross for our sins means that He DIED IN
OUR PLACE, FOR OUR SINS. Death is what we deserve, and death is the price He
paid for our redemption. I would appreciate your comments.

Where are you
from? Bangalore, India

Reference: Just
Surfed On It!

How good do you
think this site is: Looks great!

Comments: It's
a goldmine, and I have downloaded all 10 chapters. I will start studying it
now. Regards, Biju, Bangalore, India.

Where are you
from? Atlanta

Reference: Net
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How good do you
think this site is: Well Done!!!

Comments: I am
SOOOOO THANKFUL you put this up. I completely lost faith in Christianity a few
years ago because of the illogic and unfairness that was being taught with
"fire and brimstone" by everyone here in the Bible belt. I just
couldn't believe in a God who could be so sadistic and unjust. Finally, I feel
at ease. Thank you.

Where are you
from? Philippines

Reference: Just
Surfed On It!

How good do you
think this site is: Looks nice

Comments: Am
Still digesting what you have written and pondering on some vital issue of the
Christian faith, especially this one, this has been the answer to my long
question of eternal torture for sinner, which contradict two passages in the
bible which says "man dies once and judgment" and in Revelation 20 I
guest so which says "...The second death". I was thinking if the soul
is really immortal, poor me just for simple theft I would be tortured forever
in eternity? Thanks a lot for this web-page. I guest my mind would be now in
focus to serve the living God whom I want to see in the future.

Where are you
from? Dover Ar.

Reference: Just
Surfed On It!

How good do you
think this site is: Well Done!!!

Comments: I
have certainly enjoyed your site. If you have a church group I would sure like
to know who and where. I would like to attend meetings where these truths are
taught.

Sincerely

Where are you
from? Missouri

Reference: Word
of Mouth

How good do you
think this site is: Looks great!

Comments: I
enjoyed your site very much! I had been studying this off and on for a long
while...after a preacher held a Wednesday night Bible class on this topic many
years ago in a series of lessons.

We need to
believe God when HE said choose LIFE or choose DEATH.

Where are you
from? Scotland

Reference: Word
of Mouth

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think this site is: Its ok

Comments:
Explanations are very well documented and very hard for even the most
died-in-the-wool skeptic to refute.

I have long
believed the doctrine of hell to be suspicious in view of the distortion of the
translation.

I look forward
to reading some more.

Where are you
from? Missouri

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Comments:
Robert your article lends much insight into this business about people going to
heaven or hell. I have wondered for years how the body of Christ could ascribe
to such a doctrine when the resurrection is so plainly spelled out in God's
word. The idea of heaven and hell and that of the resurrection just don't jibe,
yet most Christians as well as pastors believe and teach this as fact while I
hardly ever hear pastors including the radio and TV evangelists talking about
the resurrection. What a doctrine of demons for believers and a stark injustice
to unbelievers. Anyway I love your explanation on the parable, Lazarus and the
rich man, I'd been pondering on that one but knew in my spirit that it was not
referring to an actual heaven or hell. Thanks so much as your commentary helped
me to see that as well as some other things more clearly. GREAT JOB!!

Where are you
from? Florida

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How good do you
think this site is: Well Done!!!

Comments: This
is an excellent site that is well needed. I would like to know more about The
Church of Christ and the site did not give any details for contacting anyone
for more information. So if there is an e-mail address for contacting someone
please advise.

Where are you
from? Missouri

Reference: Word
of Mouth

How good do you
think this site is: Well Done!!!

Comments:
Wow!!! Great work!! I pray many will open their eyes...hearts...minds...and
study this from Gods word after reading your study!

I have always
believed that when man dies he is asleep until judgment...but did not have the
knowledge to really share it with others. Thanks!! Al Maxey did a good study on
this years ago in one of our Wednesday night study's.

Where are you
from? Alamogordo, New Mexico

Homepage Name:
The Maxey Family

Homepage URL:
http://www.zianet.com/maxey

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Comments: I
agree with your view of hell, brother. Thanks for being bold enough to share
it. I'd love to have you on my discussion list.

5 of 5 people
found the following review helpful: Customer Reviews: Average Rating: is 5 out
of 5 rated it 5 star

A
reviewer, Bill Greene: “The Best Book on the Resurrection”

A
reviewer: “If you buy just one book on the resurrection, this.is the only
one to buy. If you have many, as I do, and do not have this one, you need
it. This book is head and shoulders above all the many others I have.”

A
reviewer, someone who reads a lot of books: “After reading this book the
Bible makes so much more sense, now. It doesn't contradict itself. I read
the Bible now and feel like I know exactly what it is saying. It is more
fluid. It is so much more easy to understand. Much of the confusion is
gone.

A
reviewer: “The best book on immortality I have seen.”

A
reviewer: “If this book dose not become a best seller it will be an
injustice. I have read everything I can find on this subject and I place
this at the top. His discourse of forever in chapter seven is worth the price
of the book, and the discourse on soul in chapter one is without an equal.

For me, Jesus
is loving and paid the price so that we can have eternal life. Now I do not
believe in eternal Hell. I know some Christians believe that, but from what I
have studied, evil men and women will only be punished in relationship to the
evil that they have done and then they will be no more. You can go to http://www.robertwr.com/resurrection.pdfand download this book that explains
hell and the soul very well.

When I started reading this book I could not put it down. It takes some
of the most controversial subjects of the Bible and makes them simple. Reading
it will make one wonder why topics as soul or spirit, resurrection,
immortality, and hell could even have become controversial. This is one of the
best researched books on these topics in print. After reading it the Bible is
clearer then it had ever before been.

I
have bought several copies of this book, to use for study and as gifts . It is
the most complete book I have found that gives proofs revealing that the
immortal soul theory is impossible. Instead, it points out the better message
the gospel teaches.....of resurrection and immortality at Christ's return....a
gift to receive at that time, not something inherent at birth that humanity
already contains. It has very in depth explanations using many scriptures to
lay out a clear conclusion. For any one who wants to understand God's real
glorious plan for humanity, this book will open your eyes to the truth and make
you question so many "traditional" beliefs that just aren't backed up
by scripture. It really makes you think and sort things out for yourself,
without a certain denomination's influence or religious beliefs, other than the
bible's own words, laying out God's plan. It changed forever my foundational
beliefs about Christianity, and also gave me a drawing respect to God like
never before. I find its information irrefutable to ignore. I hope it will help
others seek out for themselves the "real" story of what it means to
be immortal. For now, God only has that gift, and it will be shared later
through Jesus. Highly recommend!

UNCONDITIONAL
IMMORTALITY AND THE RESURRECTION ARE TWO VERY DIFFERENT GOSPELS Galatians
1:6-9: There is a dividing line between unconditional immortality and
conditional immortality so sharp that two are completely different Gospels as
far apart as night and day. Both cannot be true. One is a "delusion"
[2 Thessalonians 2:11] "A working of error" [American Standard
Version]. Do you believe a lie? Unconditional immortality is very different
from anything preached in Paul's day [Galatians 1:6]. It takes away a need for
the death of Christ, and the need of the resurrection.

TWO
INCOMPATIBLE BELIEFS

Either one
makes the other one impossible. These two Gospels are so opposed to each other
that if one is true, it makes the other one a lie of Satan that will destroy
you at the judgment. Believing it is disbelieving God. Believing this doctrine,
or not believing it, can be the difference in whether you believe God or man.
One came from man and is vain worship [Matthew 15:9]. The resurrection and an
undying immortal soul are not compatible. If one is true, then the other one
cannot be. They are so contradictory to each other that you cannot believe
both; you must choose one or the other for both cannot be true. Christ taught
the resurrection. It is our only hope, not now having immortality and never
dying. The undead cannot be raised.

The resurrection:
Makes an immortal never dying soul impossible. If it is not dead, a soul that
is alive cannot be raised from the dead.

Unconditional
immortality: 1. Makes the resurrection an unanswerable problem. If the soul is
immortal and never dies, what will be the use of the resurrection? What will be
raised from the dead? 2. Makes a real resurrection impossible.

THE SILENCE OF
THE BIBLE

All the great
doctrines of the Bible are clearly expressed. The doctrine of God, of Christ,
the resurrection, the church, the judgment, sin, etc., and are all as clear and
plain as our language can say them, but the doctrine of an "immortal
soul" or "a never-dying soul," which is constantly expressed
today, cannot be found in the Bible. From where did it come? If anyone
believes, practices, or teaches anything in the name of Christ, they are
obligated to prove it from the Bible. If they do not or cannot, it is a sin to
believe, practice, or teach it. It is up to the person who affirms anything to
prove it, and it is not up to the person in the negative to prove something is
not true. Have those who believe in and teach Hell proved it to be from God's
word? Hell MUST be proved if it is taught. At the judgment, what will you say
to God if there is no Hell and you have taught many that God was the cruel and
sadistic God of Hell?

THE WAGES OF
SIN

Is
“the wages of sin death” (Romans 6:23) or is “the wages of sin eternal life
with torment”?